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One hundred years after John Wesley Powell’s historic trek down the Grand Canyon, National Geographic went on a commemorative expedition to see the wonders the geologist wrote about and the risks he took to survey the American West.

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One hundred years after John Wesley Powell’s historic trek down the Grand Canyon, National Geographic went on a commemorative expedition to see the wonders the geologist wrote about and the risks he took to survey the American West.

Discover the best locations across the country to see bald eagle nests and roosts up close this season.

Egg yolks have long been blamed for causing high cholesterol. But mounting scientific evidence suggests they were never really the problem.

Revealing the weird and wonderful world that lies just below your feet.

From the thousands of images made by our photographers all around the world this year, we present the ones that moved and inspired us most.

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Interesting, if you lived in DC, but not where I would visit if in DC.

A Gilded Age baron invited Carl Alwin Schenck to manage his forest at the Biltmore Estate. The decision changed America's landscape.

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From former factory hubs to shipping centers, these cities offer big-time culture, vibes, and amenities, and are attracting a new wave of visitors.

From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, photographers, and adventurers.

Get the inside scoop on how these brown bears pack on the pounds to prepare for winter, and see before-and-after pictures of fat bears!

archived 23 Sep 2025 08:35:46 UTC early night-time wildlife photography, in B&W, of course

Decades after two climbers first summited Mount Everest, mountaineers from across the globe continue to set their sights on the world's tallest peak.

The same amount of alcohol is likely to have a bigger impact in your 60s or 70s than it did in your 20s. Here’s why one margarita could feel like two or three.

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This dinosaur’s skull was light as air but its mouth was packed with power—and a unique ability to quickly grow teeth. Here’s how Nigersaurus was built for nonstop grazing.